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Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice

Kristen D. Boice
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Self-Compassion
Trauma
Denial
Codependency
Social Media
Heartbreak
Difficult Conversations
Self-Awareness
Family Dynamics
Emotional Connection
Anxiety
Communication Skills
Parenting
Addiction
Gut Health
Depression
Emotional Healing
Therapist Strategies

Welcome to the Close the Chapter podcast! I am Kristen Boice, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private counseling practice, Pathways to Healing Counseling in Noblesville, Indiana. The mission for Close the Chapter Podcast is to help you through life's transitions, navigate the hard and lonely times along the journey, learn helpful and powerful ways to cope with emotions and transiti... more

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In this episode, Kristen welcomes Meg Bowman, a licensed nutritionist and author, to explore the deep and often-overlooked connection between nutrition, trauma recovery, and nervous system regulation.

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In this episode, Kristen Boice welcomes licensed depth psychotherapist and author Vanessa Bennett to dive deep into the myths surrounding motherhood, sex, and relationships, and to explore how shame and codependency keep us from living authentically.... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jen Rapkin
Naturopathic physician, body worker, former dancer and author
Episode: Close the Chapter Episode 346 - Navigating the Holidays and Honoring Military Mental Health
Heidi Friedman
Successful attorney and author of "Love Lessons, 104 Dates and the Stories That Led to True Love".
Large law firm specializing in environmental law
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 345-What 104 Dates Taught Her About Finding True Love with Heidi Friedman
Meg Bowman
Licensed nutritionist and educator specializing in mental health and nutrition.
Nutrition Hive
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 344-How to Nourish, Create Resilience and Safety with Nutrition with Meg Bowman
Vanessa Bennett
Licensed marriage and family therapist and author
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 343-Breaking up with Relationship and Motherhood Myths with Vanessa Benett, LMFT
Alreen Haeggquist
San Diego-based employment attorney and author of 'Fired Up, Fueling Triumph Over Trauma'. She focuses on women's rights and advocates for abuse survivors.
Haeggquist & Eck
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 342-How to Heal From Trauma and Abuse with Alreen Haeggquist
Leah Marone
A psychotherapist, Yale clinical instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience.
Author of 'Serial Fixer'
Episode: Close the Chapter Episode 341 - Are You A Serial Fixer? with Leah Marone, LCSW
Yudit Maros
Licensed marriage and family therapist and certified hypnotherapist with over 32 years of clinical experience.
Independent Therapy Practice
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 339-Authenticity: The Key to Emotional Freedom and Getting Unstuck with Yudit Maros, LMFT
Beatriz Victoria Albina
UCSF-trained family nurse practitioner, somatic experiencing practitioner, master certified somatic life coach, and author.
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 338-How to Stop Emotional Outsourcing and People Pleasing with Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP
Amber Trejo
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Private Practice specializing in Complex Trauma
Episode: Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 337 - How to Heal From Your Past Through Facing Pain with Amber Trejo, LMFT

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Kristen Boice
Licensed marriage and family therapist with a focus on emotional wellness and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Great conversations!

    Kristen is a fabulous interviewer! She harnesses her therapist skills to create interesting and helpful conversations. And shares so much of her own wisdom too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily23R
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I’m a psychotherapist and author and had the honor of being interviewed by Kristen. She’s a terrific podcast host and leads with empathy, curiosity, and intelligence to help listeners gain deep and meaningful insights. Her shows cover a wide range of emotional concerns and offer practical and useful strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges.

    I absolutely love this podcast and recommend it to my clients. Thank you, Kristen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diane Petrella, MSW
    United States8 months ago
  • Love Kristen’s emphasis on uncovering “the real YOU”

    Kristen has so much insight to bring—I absolutely have LOVED listening to and being on her podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goddess Health
    United Statesa year ago
  • Empowering

    Such great information and strategies for healing. I’m currently reading some books Kristen recommended. I get something out of every episode. Thank you for helping people grow in themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Velvrose
    United States2 years ago
  • Versatile

    I learned different terms like triangulation or even something as simple as boundaries. So informative and practical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I.am.Ivon
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and empathetic approach of the host, often mentioning the practical strategies provided for emotional issues.
The podcast is viewed as a trustworthy resource for personal growth and emotional wellness, fostering a sense of community among listeners.
Many commend the quality of guest speakers and their relevant expertise on topics of mental health and healing.

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Close the Chapter Episode 346 - Navigating the Holidays and Honoring Military Mental Health
Q: How did you discover, oh, I need to actually feel all of these in order to unlock what I'm stuck in?
I needed to figure out who I was apart from these intrusive thoughts that I was having and all of these fears and worries. At the same time, being a big feeler, my body was screaming at me.
Close the Chapter Episode 346 - Navigating the Holidays and Honoring Military Mental Health
Q: What would you do to numb?
Food was my numbing agent, binging, and I was also a dancer. I alternated between both restricting food and binging on food.
Close the Chapter Episode 346 - Navigating the Holidays and Honoring Military Mental Health
Q: How did you figure out you were numbing and avoiding? Because some people are like, well, that's just how I am. That's just who I am. How did you discover, oh man, I am really numbing and avoiding my feelings?
It was a realization in my mid 20s, when I had to really take a hard look at my life. What I saw was somebody who was avoiding friendships and relationships because I didn't want to deal with messy, complicated feelings.
Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 344-How to Nourish, Create Resilience and Safety with Nutrition with Meg Bowman
Q: How does someone begin to tell the gut that some messages of safety to the gut?
Meg suggests regular, well-balanced meals and being aware of both top-down and bottom-up approaches to nutrition, emphasizing that we need to identify safe moments to help manage stress responses.
Close the Chapter Podcast Episode 344-How to Nourish, Create Resilience and Safety with Nutrition with Meg Bowman
Q: How did you get started on this journey of nutrition and how it connects to trauma in the body?
Meg shares that her journey began after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, which she perceived to be trauma-based and stress-related. This experience led her to change careers and help others.

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Focused on personal growth and emotional resilience, the content primarily gravitates around mental health topics, including trauma, anxiety, emotional connection, and relationships. The discussions strive to empower listeners through new insights and actionable strategies aimed at healing and navigating life's transitions. With episodes featuring licensed therapists and specialists from various facets of mental health, the conversations foster a sense of community and understanding for those experiencing loneliness, emotional struggles, and life changes. Unique elements of this podcast include its blend of solo insights from the host and interactive discussions with guests who share practical advice alongside personal experiences, making t... more

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